Daily Archives: Tuesday 24 December 2019

Trams in Video: Burton & Ashby 14 – June 2018

Posted on Tuesday 24 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

In today’s video we head off to the Statfold Barn Railway for footage of Burton & Ashby 14 in service on its very own tram line. Having been repatriated from the United States in 2015, after a rapid restoration no. … Continue reading →

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Metrolink concessionary travel to change in 2020

Posted on Tuesday 24 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

Ever since free concessionary bus travel was introduced trams and light rail have been a bit of anomaly. With no central government funding it has been up to local authorities as to whether they want to fund it, with Blackpool … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2019: Blackpool Jubilee 762

Posted on Tuesday 24 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

On this Christmas Eve afternoon we take a look at another Blackpool tram which has managed to find a home at Crich – Jubilee 762.

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 ends the year on a high

Posted on Tuesday 24 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

2019 has seen Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 undergo some attention – or its trailer at any rate – having given 12 years faithful service since being cosmetically restored for the centenary of the tramway opening in 2007 … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Docklands Light Railway 45

Posted on Tuesday 24 December 2019 by Gareth Prior

On Christmas Eve we head to the Docklands Light Railway before the service comes to an end for a day’s break tomorrow to take a look at one of the system’s vehicles “15 Years Apart”.

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